"At 88, having worked with Richard Avedon, Diana Vreeland, Carmel Snow and Helmut Newton, what's on your bucket list now, Polly Mellen?"

"Christmas" 

- Fern Mallis gets Ms. Mellen's insight (and loud laughter) at the 92Y last nite 

Don't I Look Cute Today: Dressing for Ms. Mellen

• Borne Glen Plaid double breasted coat
• H&M grey shirt
• Vintage tomato print tie
• Vintage red knit and leather gloves (on hands in pockets)
• Tickets to hear Polly Mellen at 92Y (in pocket) 

“See now it’s almost impossible to have any style at all without the right dogs, I think”

-ISAAC MIZRAHI,
(Watchin “Unzipped” for the Umpteenth time, preparing for Polly Mellen speaking with Fern Mallis at 92Y tonite)

Somebody Snatched up Tickets to See Polly Mellen Speak

Legendary editor Polly Mellen is giving a lecture with Fern Mallis at the 92Y in December and I cannot think of a better birthday present to myself.

Known for being an editor at Harper's Bazaar (back when it was good and not being run into the ground), American Vogue (under her mentor Diana Vreeland) and Allure, she was an early advocate of both Isaac Mizrahi and Todd Oldham.

And she's a real spitfire.

Can't wait. More tickets available: http://www.92y.org/Uptown/Event/Polly-Mellen.aspx

Harper's Bazaar Wants to Party Like it's 1999

Cuz their much touted "re-design" resulted in not so fresh looking images like this subscriber only cover featuring 90's golden girl, Gwyneth (How fresh! how NOW!)

Doin' her best Toni Braxton at The Grammy's 

(Ok, it was 2001. So sue me.)

Ugh, Harper's ANOTHER missed opportunity! When will Hearst put real change into a once storied fashion publication. Diana, Polly, Carmel, Alexey, Liz, Kate.. they all made valuable contributions to make the magazine VOGUE's rightful rival.

This is no way to compete. Ugh.

Doin' It: Charlotte Olympia Shoes at Peter Som

Grey and green color blocked patent bursts of brilliance with a rolled knot tangerine sash at the Peter Som Fall 2011 show, these Charlotte Olympia shoes ran off with the show!

And what is it about grey, green and tangerine that feels so fresh too? Like serving a chilled slice of cantaloupe on a pewter plate at some fabulous Summer luncheon with Polly Mellen (no pun intended).

These will get a lot of editorial coverage for sure

(Charlotte Olympia Dellal's backstage pic from Facebook)

Peter Som: http://www.petersom.com/

Charlotte Olympia: http://www.charlotteolympia.com/